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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1931
Page
8
A family of Warren, Pennsylvania mourns as two local youths die in a night auto crash at the Lakewood Jamestown intersection. Five others are injured as the car overturned after leaving Warren.
United Press reports Harrisburg July news that James May of Wilkes-Barre is the likely Republican choice for the state superior court seat this fall. The move follows Judge Drew’s shift from superior to supreme court, creating a vacancy on the superior bench. May previously served as Lackawanna County district attorney before his 1926 election as lieutenant governor.
An old style advertisement touts Wonderful Pace Powder MELLO-GLO for skin protection and long wear. It claims 118 special tints and finish options, praising the powder as pure and smooths skin while reducing the appearance of large pores. The copy includes garbled brand cues and weak product details typical of era promotional text.
Harrisburg report states Governor Pinchot reappointed all former members of the state game commission and added Franklin’s Brankin G. McIntosh. The commission members include Adult Muller Norristown Jared MB Rels New Castle Francis H Coffin Scranton. The new appointees will be sent to the Senate for confirmation at the next session. One of the commission’s first duties is to consult with Governor Pinchot on selecting a successor to dating Slauberback, dismissed as executive secretary yesterday. The prior commission was ousted May 28 after the governor did not submit substitute appointments to the Senate. He still must fill vacancies on the fish, athletic, superior court, and public service commissions.
A piano recital by Mrs. Mabel Shoop's pupils at the Methodist Episcopal Church featured Philadelphia educator Mr. Coun on musical education. Miss Helen Sporoi aided, stressing broad training over mere technique, with classes to resume in fall. awards were given for theory tests, and several pupils performed solos and duets. Also, Katheryn O'Shea escaped injury after a near-miss with a car near Cherry Town.
The Interstate Commerce Commission appointed three commissioners to preside at expedited hearings on railroad freight rate increases. Balthisay F L Meyer, Ernest Lewis, and William J H Lee were named to lead the proceedings in Washington starting July. Additional commissioners will join as available to support the schedule and work.
Reports from Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh and nearby areas record four deaths and multiple prostrations as heat surges reach near 100 degrees. Weather officials promise cooling relief by tonight or tomorrow as widespread plant closures reflect the heat’s impact.
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